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M.10 Multi-step problems with percents ZHX
A store purchased a hammock and marked it up 125% from the original cost of $36.57.
Then, wanting to make room for summer inventory, the store placed the hammock on sale for
45% off. What was the price after the discount?
If necessary, round your answer to the nearest cent.

$20.57

Step-by-step explanation:

36.57 x 125% (or 1.25) = $45.7125

and

$45.7125 x 45% (or .45) = $20.570625 which rounded up is $20.57

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question: which best states the author’s purpose for including this information in the text?

answer: to challenge the reader’s ideas about a historical event

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